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Accommodation

A wide choice of accommodation options to suit any budget are available across the United Arab Emirates.

COP28 UAE will take place in Dubai, offering a wide selection of accommodation options to suit every budget. Currently, there are over 800 properties operating in Dubai, ranging from 1-star to 5-star hotels and serviced apartments.

Additionally, the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi, located one hour away from the event venue, features a wide range of accommodation options, with over 230 hotels and resorts plus serviced apartments available, ranging from 1-star to 5-star.

2. Booking portal

COP28 UAE will facilitate a booking portal for accommodation arrangements that will enable all registered delegates to book their accommodation for the event. The booking portal along with additional information for delegates is available on http://www.cop28.bnetwork.com

3. Appointed travel agency

Larger delegations requiring group bookings should contact accommodation service providers directly as early as possible to secure preferred accommodations. Alternatively, bnetwork, the COP28 UAE appointed travel agency, can assist with accommodation and related travel services in UAE.

Please contact bnetwork via email at cop28@bnetwork.com or by phone + 33 1 58 16 20 10 (regular operator charges apply) Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 (CET); kindly expect responses within 48 hours on working days.

4. Advanced visits

We encourage delegations to arrange visits with respective suppliers or bnetwork as appropriate

Travel to Dubai, UAE

The UAE Government is pleased to welcome you to a country strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, made up of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ajman. Together, the Emirates have been a meeting place of diverse cultures for thousands of years.

1. The UAE is connected by direct flights to over 300 destinations worldwide, with an extensive network of regional and international flights. Additionally, most of the major global airlines fly to and from the UAE.

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, Wizz Air, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Dubai: Emirates, FlyDubai
Sharjah: Air Arabia

2. There are transportation options available to reach points of interest close to the COP28 Venue:

Abu Dhabi Airport: To & From AUH Airport
Dubai Airport: To & From DXB Airport
Sharjah Airport: To & From SHJ Airport

Additionally, journey planners are a great way to assess transportation options prior to arriving into the UAE.

Abu Dhabi Journey Planner: DARBI AUH
Dubai Journey Planner: RTA DXB

For more information about traveling into the UAE, please refer to:
Entry Requirements - Ministry of Economy - UAE
Travel Requirements by Destination - Etihad Airways

More About Dubai

1. Things to do in Dubai

Beautiful beaches, record-breaking attractions, and experiences like no other. Visit Dubai - Official Tourism Board in Dubai (https://www.visitdubai.com/en/)

2. Expected weather

The weather in Dubai in late November and early December is pleasant and mild. Expect highs of between 25°C to 28°C in the day, and lows of 16°C to 19°C at night.Humidity usually sits around the 60% mark, and the likelihood for sunshine is approximately 75%.

3. Cultural information

The UAE is blessed with a rich heritage encompassing architecture, sports, occupations, traditions, arts, crafts, food, places of historical and archaeological importance, and lifestyles and values reflecting traditional Arab and Islamic values.

The environment and terrain also influence the region’s lifestyle. Read to know about the different aspects of the Emirati culture and their inspirations then and now. u.ae

FAQs: Green Zone

1. Things to do in Dubai

Beautiful beaches, record-breaking attractions, and experiences like no other. Visit Dubai - Official Tourism Board in Dubai (https://www.visitdubai.com/en/)

2. What is the Green Zone?

The Green Zone is a space managed and delivered by the COP28 UAE Presidency. It offers a platform to non-accredited delegates, including youth groups, civil society, NGOs, the private sector, and Indigenous Peoples, to have their voices heard, promoting dialogue and awareness about climate action.

The COP28 UAE Presidency believes that governments and the private sector must work closely together in order to address climate change. Through the Green Zone, the COP28 UAE Presidency offers the private sector the opportunity to showcase their contributions and solutions to the global climate challenge. Their innovative approaches, climate action technologies and entrepreneurship will constitute an important part of COP28. The Green Zone will also host technical conferences, panels, and activations with a focus on existing and future solutions to climate change mitigation.

3. Who can attend the Green Zone?

The Green Zone is open to delegates and guests of the Blue Zone, Public and Private Sector, NGOs and the General Public.

4. Do we need to register to visit the Green Zone?

Visitors will be required to register to access the Green Zone. Details will be available on the website in due course.

5. When can we visit the Green Zone?

The Green Zone will be operational between Thursday 30 November - Tuesday 12 December 2023.

From Thursday 30 November - Saturday 2 December, the Green Zone will be open to sponsor and showcase entities, business visitors and accredited Blue Zone delegates only.

From Sunday 3 December - Tuesday 12 December, the Green Zone will open for entities to host their events and activations.

Public programming will also commence from Sunday 3 December, with a public program to be announced.

The official opening hours of the Green Zone are 10:00 - 18:00 with some events taking place in the evenings between 18:00 - 22:00.

6. Where is the Green Zone located?

The Green Zone is adjacent to the Blue Zone in Expo City Dubai.

7. What sort of activities will be happening in the Green Zone?

The COP28 UAE Presidency acknowledges the importance of the private sector, civil society, youth groups, academia, and their crucial role to play in combating climate change. Building on the legacy of COP Green Zones, COP28 UAE will enhance the experience by bringing the Green Zone closer to the Blue Zone to offer an impactful and engaging platform for entities to present innovative solutions, technologies and products designed to contribute to achieving a more sustainable future. COP28 UAE are also curating experiences where businesses can connect with each other, governments, and other stakeholders to share knowledge, expertise, and resources, with the aim of scaling up efforts to combat climate change.

Plans for the Green Zone include:

Technology and Innovation Hub: The Technology and Innovation Hub represents the convergence of cutting-edge technologies and progressive thinking to deliver innovative solutions and tackling climate change. This Hub acts as a catalyst for enabling government, businesses, and civil society to collaborate and leverage technologies to address the most pressing sustainability challenges of our time.
Decarbonization Hub: The Decarbonization Hub represents an exclusive space where COP28 UAE’s top-tier sponsors who are leaders in green transformation can connect, collaborate, and share insights, strategies, and solutions to combat climate change. This opportunity allows leaders and innovators to showcase their blueprints for sustainable development and forge strategic partnerships that accelerate progress towards net-zero emissions.
Knowledge Hub: This Hub will feature thematic experiences tackling urgent climate challenges and potential solutions.

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